Matilda

Meaning of Matilda

Matilda means "mighty in battle". It combines the elements "macht" (might, power) and "hild" (battle).

Matilda has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Matilda

Matilda is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #365 in 2025 from #827 in 2008.

Notable people named Matilda

• Matilda of England
  Holy Roman Empress
• Matilda Ledger
  Actress, Heath Ledger's daughter
• Matilda Cuomo
  Wife of Governor Mario Cuomo
• Matilda Lutz
  Italian actress
• Matilda Ramsay
  British television presenter

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Questions about the name Matilda

What does the name Matilda mean?

Matilda means matilda means "mighty in battle". it combines the elements "macht" (might, power) and "hild" (battle), and it comes from German origins.

Is Matilda a boy's or a girl's name?

Matilda is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Matilda?

In 2025, Matilda ranked #365 for girls, up from #410 the year before.

When was Matilda most popular?

Matilda peaked at #365 in 2025.